Commission restores OTR setbacks for 0 South 3rd Street, approves subdivision-exemption after tree removal

The Carbondale Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a subdivision-exemption for a parcel referenced in the packet as 0 South 3rd Street, removing an earlier platted building envelope and reestablishing standard OTR setbacks after the large, previously preserved tree on the lot was removed.

Staff explained the original condition in the prior resolution (condition g) established an amended front setback specifically to preserve the large tree; with the tree now gone the applicant requested restoration of normal OTR setbacks. The parcel has not been assigned a conventional street address, which is why the packet identifies it as 0 South 3rd Street.

Commission discussion focused on the rationale for the earlier modified setback and whether side and corner setbacks needed additional review; staff said the prior modification only addressed the front setback to preserve the tree and that restoring the OTR setbacks was consistent with current zoning. The commission moved to approve Resolution No. 2, Series of 2026, for the 0 South 3rd Street subdivision exemption; the motion was seconded and commissioners voted in favor. The transcript records verbal 'aye' responses but does not include a full, named roll-call in the meeting transcript.

Next steps: staff will record the resolution and process any subsequent building permits or plats that may arise from the restored setbacks.